Swatch & Review: Essie Resort 2013 - In the Cab-ana and First Timer

Hey everyone!

I apologize for my unexpected hiatus - I expect to get back to regular blogging shortly.
Today, I've got swatches from Essie's 2013 Resort collection. However, I thought I might do something different from what I usually do. I decided to do a gradient with both of the colors because they are just so gorgeous together!

I was actually inspired by this particular post on The Nailasaurus to swatch like this, so I can't take all the credit, haha!

Both of these polishes were a DREAM to apply - they were both very pigmented and buttery smooth. I think that they are beautiful polishes and well worth having. I see myself wearing both of these quite a bit this winter to keep up spirits in the bitter cold...